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Aeran Kerie Ha, Reseda, CA US
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20130330289 | Lip Balm - A lip balm for protecting and rehydrating lips is disclosed containing a synthetic ceramide, an anti-irritant compound, sodium hyaluronate, a cosmetic wax, boswellian oil, extract of the | 12-12-2013 |
Binh Don Ha, Fremont, CA US
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20120092439 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONNECTIVITY IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example and includes receiving a request for a video session and establishing the video session between a first user and a second user. The method further includes communicating a first stream of packets associated with signaling data that propagates to a first network, which provides a first network connection to the first user. The method also includes communicating a second stream of packets associated with media data that propagates to a second network, which provides a second network connection to the second user. The media data can include audio data and video data. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092444 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIDEOMAIL IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example and includes receiving a request to establish a video session between a first user and a second user. The request is sent by the second user by dialing an identifier string associated with the first user. The method also includes evaluating whether the first user has accepted the request. If the first user has not accepted the request over a designated interval, then the second user is directed to an element configured for recording a videomail message for access by the first user. The method also includes identifying the first user has accepted the request, and establishing the video session between the first user and the second user. | 04-19-2012 |
20150180844 | LOW LATENCY AUTHENTICATION OF GATED MEDIA RELAY SERVICES - Media relay services are often used to establish sufficiently direct connections in order to enable provisioning of a real-time media service and/or improve the quality of real-time media services. However, media relay services are often gated using authentication systems that add undesirable delay to the delivery and/or access to a real-time media service, which in turn diminish the user experience. By contrast, various implementations disclosed herein include apparatuses, systems, and methods of providing low latency authentication of gated media relay services. For example, in some implementations, a method includes receiving a request for access to a gated media relay service, providing provisional access to the service until an authentication result is available, determining whether the requesting device is authorized to access the media relay service, and at least one of ending or continuing access to the media relay service based on the authentication result. | 06-25-2015 |
Catherine P. Ha, Westminster, CA US
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20130123680 | FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR USE IN A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - An apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow provided by an apparatus to a patient's eye during a surgical procedure. The method includes automatically adjusting an irrigation fluid source to a predetermined height during the surgical procedure using the apparatus, receiving a request either that the irrigation fluid source be moved to a different height from the predetermined height or that a manual adjustment mode be entered, and ceasing automatic adjusting and requiring manual adjustment of the height of the irrigation fluid source until the surgical procedure is completed or an indication received to resume automatic height adjustment of the irrigation fluid source. As an alternative, fluid flow rate or intraocular pressure may be maintained, and the design may include making adjustments to default values in other modes based on the adjustment made. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131611 | MEDICAL DEVICE RECEPTACLE FILLING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for dispersing fluid from a fluid dispersal line is provided. The method comprises initiating operation of the medical apparatus, determining whether fluid has been dispersed from the medical apparatus via the fluid dispersal line since said initiating occurred, and assessing whether fluid is available in the fluid dispersal line. If fluid has not been dispersed from the medical apparatus since said initiating occurred and fluid is not available in the fluid dispersal line, the method includes distributing a commanded quantity of fluid plus an amount of fluid determined to fill the fluid dispersal line. Otherwise the method disperses only the commanded quantity of fluid. | 05-23-2013 |
Catherine P. Ha, Fountain Valley, CA US
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20150073816 | COMPUTER-BASED OPERATING ROOM SUPPORT SYSTEM - A computer-based surgery support system and method for obtaining information of surgical procedures from networked equipment in an operating room, storing the retrieved information in a database, receiving a request for the stored information from a user terminal, and providing the stored information in accordance with the received request. The networked equipment may be configured for use in cataract surgical procedures, such as a phacoemulsification system. | 03-12-2015 |
Chang W. Ha, San Ramon, CA US
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20140089623 | COLUMN ADDRESS DECODING - Methods, memories and systems to access a memory may include generating an address during a first time period, decoding the address during the first time period, and selecting one or more cells of a buffer coupled to a memory array based, at least in part, on the decoded address, during a second time period. | 03-27-2014 |
Chang Wan Ha, San Ramon, CA US
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20080266976 | NAND MEMORY DEVICE AND PROGRAMMING METHODS - A NAND Flash memory device is described that can reduce circuitry noise during program operations. The memory includes bit lines that can be electrically coupled together to charge share their respective voltage potentials prior to performing a discharge operation on the bit lines. | 10-30-2008 |
20090073772 | PROGRAM METHOD WITH OPTIMIZED VOLTAGE LEVEL FOR FLASH MEMORY - A non-volatile memory device and programming process is described that increases the programming voltage of successive programming cycles in relation to the percentage of the data bits that failed programming verification during the previous programming cycle and were not correctly programmed into the memory array. This allows for a faster on average program operation and a more accurate match of the subsequent increase in the programming voltage to the non-volatile memory device, the specific region or row being programmed and any changes due to device wear. In one embodiment of the present invention the manufacturing process/design and/or specific memory device is characterized by generating a failed bit percentage to programming voltage increase profile to set the desired programming voltage delta/increase. In another embodiment of the present invention, methods and apparatus are related for the programming of data into non-volatile memory devices and, in particular, NAND and NOR architecture Flash memory. | 03-19-2009 |
20090097331 | INTERLEAVED INPUT SIGNAL PATH FOR MULTIPLEXED INPUT - System and method for latching input signals from multiplexed signal lines. An input signal path includes a command path and an address path. In one embodiment, a command latch of the command path latches commands from the input signals and the address path includes a plurality of address latches that latch addresses from the input signals in an interleaved manner. In another embodiment, the command path includes a plurality of command latches that latch commands from the input signals in an interleaved manner and the address path includes a plurality of address latches that latch addresses from the input signals in an interleaved manner. | 04-16-2009 |
20090116283 | Controlling a memory device responsive to degradation - Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein include devices, systems and methods, such as those directed to non-volatile memory devices and systems capable of determining a degradation parameter associated with one or more memory cells. Disclosed devices and systems according to embodiments of the present invention include those that utilize the degradation parameter to adjust control signals coupled to the memory cells. | 05-07-2009 |
20100074020 | CHARGE PUMP OPERATION IN A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - A charge pump in a memory device is activated to produce a programming voltage prior to data loading during a programming operation. During an initial programming cycle, first and second load voltages are charged from the charge pump. The first load is removed from the charge pump during a verify operation. The first load voltage is subsequently recharged by charge sharing from the second load voltage so that the charge pump is not initially necessary for recharging the first load voltage. | 03-25-2010 |
20100124115 | PROGRAM AND SENSE OPERATIONS IN A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - Methods for programming and sensing in a memory device, a data cache, and a memory device are disclosed. In one such method, all of the bit lines of a memory block are programmed or sensed during the same program or sense operation by alternately multiplexing the odd or even page bit lines to the dynamic data cache. The dynamic data cache is comprised of dual SDC, PDC, DDC | 05-20-2010 |
20100142283 | PROGRAM METHOD WITH OPTIMIZED VOLTAGE LEVEL FOR FLASH MEMORY - A non-volatile memory device and programming process is described that increases the programming voltage of successive programming cycles in relation to the percentage of the data bits that failed programming verification during the previous programming cycle and were not correctly programmed into the memory array. This allows for a faster on average program operation and a more accurate match of the subsequent increase in the programming voltage to the non-volatile memory device, the specific region or row being programmed and any changes due to device wear. In one embodiment of the present invention the manufacturing process/design and/or specific memory device is characterized by generating a failed bit percentage to programming voltage increase profile to set the desired programming voltage delta/increase. In another embodiment of the present invention, methods and apparatus are related for the programming of data into non-volatile memory devices and, in particular, NAND and NOR architecture Flash memory. | 06-10-2010 |
20110122699 | CONTROLLING A MEMORY DEVICE RESPONSIVE TO DEGRADATION - Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein include devices, systems and methods, such as those directed to non-volatile memory devices and systems capable of determining a degradation parameter associated with one or more memory cells. Disclosed devices and systems according to embodiments of the present invention include those that utilize the degradation parameter to adjust control signals coupled to the memory cells. | 05-26-2011 |
20110179218 | METHOD FOR READING A MULTILEVEL CELL IN A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - A non-volatile memory device has a memory array comprising a plurality of memory cells. The array can operate in either a multilevel cell or single level cell mode and each cell has a lower page and an upper page of data. The memory device has a data latch for storing flag data and a cache latch coupled to the data latch. A read method comprises initiating a lower page read of a memory cell and reading, from the data latch, flag data that indicates whether a lower page read operation is necessary. | 07-21-2011 |
20110280078 | CHARGE PUMP OPERATION IN A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - A charge pump in a memory device is activated to produce a programming voltage prior to data loading during a programming operation. During an initial programming cycle, first and second load voltages are charged from the charge pump. The first load is removed from the charge pump during a verify operation. The first load voltage is subsequently recharged by charge sharing from the second load voltage so that the charge pump is not initially necessary for recharging the first load voltage. | 11-17-2011 |
20110292732 | NAND MEMORY DEVICE AND PROGRAMMING METHODS - A NAND Flash memory device reduces circuitry noise during program operations. The memory includes bit lines that are electrically coupled together to charge share their respective voltage potentials prior to performing a discharge operation on the bit lines. A NAND flash cell is programmed by coupling a first memory array bit line to a program voltage to program the memory cell, biasing a second memory array bit line to a ground potential, wherein the second memory array bit line is located adjacent to the first memory array bit line, activating at least one first transistor to electrically coupling the first and second memory array bit lines together, and activating at least one second transistor to electrically couple the first and second memory array bit lines to a discharge potential. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296093 | PROGRAM AND SENSE OPERATIONS IN A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - Methods for programming and sensing in a memory device, a data cache, and a memory device are disclosed. In one such method, all of the bit lines of a memory block are programmed or sensed during the same program or sense operation by alternately multiplexing the odd or even page bit lines to the dynamic data cache. The dynamic data cache comprises dual SDC, PDC, DDC1, and DDC2 circuits such that one set of circuits is coupled to the odd page bit lines and the other set of circuits is coupled to the even page bit lines. | 12-01-2011 |
20120224428 | CHARGE PUMP OPERATION IN A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - A charge pump in a memory device is activated to produce a programming voltage prior to data loading during a programming operation. During an initial programming cycle, first and second load voltages are charged from the charge pump. The first load is removed from the charge pump during a verify operation. The first load voltage is subsequently recharged by charge sharing from the second load voltage so that the charge pump is not initially necessary for recharging the first load voltage. | 09-06-2012 |
20120287722 | DYNAMIC DATA CACHES, DECODERS AND DECODING METHODS - Examples described include dynamic data caches (DDCs), decoders and decoding methods that may fit into a smaller width area. The DDCs, decoders and decoding method may be used in flash memory devices. A single column select line may be provided to select a plurality of cached bytes, while a second select line selects a byte of the selected plurality. The column select line may be routed parallel to bit lines carrying data, while the second select line may be routed perpendicular to the bit lines. | 11-15-2012 |
20130117604 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A MEMORY DEVICE - Subject matter described pertains to apparatuses and methods for operating a memory device. | 05-09-2013 |
20140008806 | STAIR STEP FORMATION USING AT LEAST TWO MASKS - Apparatuses and methods for stair step formation using at least two masks, such as in a memory device, are provided. One example method can include forming a first mask over a conductive material to define a first exposed area, and forming a second mask over a portion of the first exposed area to define a second exposed area, the second exposed area is less than the first exposed area. Conductive material is removed from the second exposed area. An initial first dimension of the second mask is less than a first dimension of the first exposed area and an initial second dimension of the second mask is at least a second dimension of the first exposed area plus a distance equal to a difference between the initial first dimension of the second mask and a final first dimension of the second mask after a stair step structure is formed. | 01-09-2014 |
20140078836 | USING A REFERENCE BIT LINE IN A MEMORY - Methods, memories and systems may include charging a sense node to a logic high voltage level, and supplying charge to a bit line and to a reference bit line for a precharge period that is based, at least in part, on a time for a voltage of the reference bit line to reach a reference voltage. A memory cell that is coupled to the bit line may be selected after the precharge period, and a clamp voltage may be set based, at least in part, on the voltage of the reference bit line. If a voltage level of the bit line is less than the clamp voltage level during a sense period, charge may be drained from the sense node, and a state of the memory cell may be determined based, at least in part, on a voltage level of the sense node near an end of the sense period. | 03-20-2014 |
20140138840 | STAIR STEP FORMATION USING AT LEAST TWO MASKS - Apparatuses and methods for stair step formation using at least two masks, such as in a memory device, are provided. One example method can include forming a first mask over a conductive material to define a first exposed area, and forming a second mask over a portion of the first exposed area to define a second exposed area, the second exposed area is less than the first exposed area. Conductive material is removed from the second exposed area. An initial first dimension of the second mask is less than a first dimension of the first exposed area and an initial second dimension of the second mask is at least a second dimension of the first exposed area plus a distance equal to a difference between the initial first dimension of the second mask and a final first dimension of the second mask after a stair step structure is formed. | 05-22-2014 |
20140149786 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A MEMORY DEVICE - Subject matter described pertains to apparatuses and methods for operating a memory device. | 05-29-2014 |
20140195734 | POWER MANAGEMENT - Methods, and apparatus configured to perform such methods, providing peak power management are useful in mitigating excessive current levels within a multi-die package. For example, a method might include generating a clock signal in a particular die of a plurality of dies, counting pulses of the clock signal in a wrap-around counter in each die of the plurality of dies, and pausing an access operation for the particular die of the plurality of dies at a designated point until a value of the wrap-around counter matches an assigned counter value of the particular die. | 07-10-2014 |
20140233318 | DYNAMIC DATA CACHES, DECODERS AND DECODING METHODS - Examples described include dynamic data caches (DDCs), decoders and decoding methods that may fit into a smaller width area. The DDCs, decoders and decoding method may be used in flash memory devices. A single column select line may be provided to select a plurality of cached bytes, while a second select line selects a byte of the selected plurality. The column select line may be routed parallel to bit lines carrying data, while the second select line may be routed perpendicular to the bit lines. | 08-21-2014 |
20140241060 | SUB-BLOCK DECODING IN 3D MEMORY - Some embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods associated with blocks of memory cells. The blocks of memory cells may include two or more sub-blocks of memory cells. Sub-blocks may comprise a vertical string of memory cells including a source select transistor and a drain select transistor. An apparatus may include two or more drain select lines, of which a first drain select line is coupled to a drain select transistor in a first sub-block of a first block and to a drain select transistor in a first sub-block of a second block. A second drain select line in the apparatus may be coupled to a drain select transistor in a second sub-block of the first block and to a drain select transistor in a second sub-block of the second block. Other apparatuses and methods are described. | 08-28-2014 |
20140241092 | SUB-BLOCK DISABLING IN 3D MEMORY - Some embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods associated with blocks of memory cells. The blocks of memory cells may include two or more sub-blocks of memory cells. One such sub-block may comprise a vertical string of memory cells including a select transistor. An apparatus may include a sub-block disabling circuit. The sub-block disabling circuit may include a content-addressable memory. The content-addressable memory may receive an address, including a block address and a sub-block address. The content addressable memory may output a signal to disable a tagged sub-block if the received address includes the block address and the sub-block address associated with the tagged sub-block. The sub-block disabling circuit may further include a plurality of drivers to drive one or more of the select transistors based on the signal. Other apparatus and methods are described. | 08-28-2014 |
20150213863 | SUB-BLOCK DISABLING IN 3D MEMORY - Some embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods associated with blocks of memory cells. The blocks of memory cells may include two or more sub-blocks of memory cells. One such sub-block may comprise a vertical string of memory cells including a select transistor. An apparatus may include a sub-block disabling circuit. The sub-block disabling circuit may include a content-addressable memory. The content-addressable memory may receive an address, including a block address and a sub-block address. The content addressable memory may output a signal to disable a tagged sub-block if the received address includes the block address and the sub-block address associated with the tagged sub-block. The sub-block disabling circuit may further include a plurality of drivers to drive one or more of the select transistors based on the signal. Other apparatus and methods are described. | 07-30-2015 |
20150318203 | STAIR STEP FORMATION USING AT LEAST TWO MASKS - Apparatuses and methods for stair step formation using at least two masks, such as in a memory device, are provided. One example method can include forming a first mask over a conductive material to define a first exposed area, and forming a second mask over a portion of the first exposed area to define a second exposed area, the second exposed area is less than the first exposed area. Conductive material is removed from the second exposed area. An initial first dimension of the second mask is less than a first dimension of the first exposed area and an initial second dimension of the second mask is at least a second dimension of the first exposed area plus a distance equal to a difference between the initial first dimension of the second mask and a final first dimension of the second mask after a stair step structure is formed. | 11-05-2015 |
Chan Wan Ha, San Ramon, CA US
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20130339577 | METHOD FOR READING A MULTILEVEL CELL IN A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - A non-volatile memory device has a memory array comprising a plurality of memory cells. The array can operate in either a multilevel cell or single level cell mode and each cell has a lower page and an upper page of data. The memory device has a data latch for storing flag data and a cache latch coupled to the data latch. A read method comprises initiating a lower page read of a memory cell and reading, from the data latch, flag data that indicates whether a lower page read operation is necessary. | 12-19-2013 |
Christopher Ha, Fremont, CA US
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20140265405 | CENTER CONSOLE - A center console for use in a passenger vehicle is adapted to be located between a pair of passenger seats. The center console includes a storage container formed to include a storage space accessible through an aperture and armrests coupled to the storage container to provide a support surface for the arms of passengers in the seats and to regulate access to the storage space. | 09-18-2014 |
Dao Ha, Burbank, CA US
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20100219573 | Work Holder - A work holder which is adapted to hold a workpiece firmly in place for machining operations with respect to a machine tool. The workpiece is fashioned with a dovetail protuberance, which protuberance is designed to affix the workpiece to the work holder to the machining operations. Once the machining is completed, the dovetail protuberance may be removed in any convenient manner. Thus, the finished product may not then exhibit the former protuberance. | 09-02-2010 |
20140197587 | WORK HOLDER - A work holder which is adapted to hold a workpiece firmly in place for machining operations with respect to a machine tool. The workpiece is fashioned with a dovetail protuberance, which protuberance is designed to affix the workpiece to the work holder to the machining operations. Once the machining is completed, the dovetail protuberance may be removed in any convenient manner. Thus, the finished product may not then exhibit the former protuberance. | 07-17-2014 |
David D. Ha, San Gabriel, CA US
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20080279386 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCRYPTING MEDIA PROGRAMS FOR LATER PURCHASE AND VIEWING - A system and method for storing and retrieving program material for subsequent replay is disclosed. The method includes accepting a receiver ID associated with a receiver key stored in a memory of the receiver, determining a pairing key for encrypting communications between the conditional access module and the receiver, encrypting the pairing key with the receiver key, and transmitting a message comprising the encrypted pairing key to the receiver. The apparatus comprises a receiver for receiving a data stream transmitting a media program encrypted according to a media encryption key and an encrypted media encryption key and a conditional access module, communicatively coupleable with the receiver. | 11-13-2008 |
20080313474 | SUPER ENCRYPTED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF MEDIA PROGRAMS WITH SMARTCARD GENERATED KEYS - A method and apparatus for storing and retrieving program material for subsequent replay is disclosed. In summary, the present invention describes a system and method for storing and retrieving program material for subsequent replay. The method comprises the steps of accepting encrypted access control information and the program material encrypted according to a first encryption key, the access control information including a first encryption key and control data; decrypting the received access control information to produce the first encryption key; decrypting the program material using the first encryption key; re-encrypting the program material using according to a second encryption key; encrypting the second encryption key according to a third encryption key to produce a fourth encryption key; and providing the re-encrypted program material and a fourth encryption key for storage. The apparatus comprises a conditional access module, for accepting encrypted access control information and the program material encrypted according to a first encryption key, the encrypted access control information including the first encryption key and temporally-variant control data, the control access module comprising a first decryption module, for decrypting the access control information to produce the first encryption key; a first encryption module, for encrypting a second encryption key with a third encryption key to produce a fourth encryption key; and a second decryption module for decrypting the fourth encryption key to produce the second encryption key. | 12-18-2008 |
20120155837 | SECURE STORAGE AND REPLAY OF MEDIA PROGRAMS USING A HARD-PAIRED RECEIVER AND STORAGE DEVICE - A method and apparatus for storing and retrieving program material for subsequent replay is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving a data stream comprising the program material encrypted according to a first (CW) encryption key, decrypting the program material; re-encrypting the program material according to a second encryption key, and storing the re-encrypted material in a media storage device. The program material is played back by retrieving the re-encrypted material from the media storage device and decrypting the re-encrypted program material. In one embodiment, the media storage device also stores the second encryption key which has been further encrypted by a key that is unique to the device used to receive the program material. | 06-21-2012 |
Duong Huy Ha, Santa Monica, CA US
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20130117915 | RADIATION PROTECTOR FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A radiation protector is disclosed for protecting against radiation having a wavelength. The radiation protector comprises a carbon layer comprising a carbon weave in the form of a veil or mesh, and having an outer edge. A metal layer comprises a metal fabric weave, and has an outer edge. The outer edge of the metal layer is recessed from the outer edge of the metal layer by a width w, wherein w is a fraction of a the wavelength of the radiation. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122975 | RADIATION PROTECTOR FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A radiation protector is disclosed for protecting against radiation having a wavelength. The radiation protector comprises a carbon layer comprising a carbon weave in the form of a veil or mesh, and having an outer edge. A metal layer comprises a metal fabric weave, and has an outer edge. The outer edge of the metal layer is recessed from the outer edge of the metal layer by a width w, wherein w is a fraction of the wavelength of the radiation. | 05-16-2013 |
Edward Ha, San Francisco, CA US
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20130224228 | Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Related Compounds, Compositions, and Methods - Antibody-cytotoxin antibody-drug conjugates and related compounds, such as linker-cytotoxin conjugates and the linkers used to make them, tubulysin analogs, and intermediates in their synthesis; compositions; and methods, including methods of treating cancers. | 08-29-2013 |
20140363454 | Antibody-Drug Conjugates, Compositions and Methods of Use - Antibody-cytotoxin antibody-drug conjugates and related compounds, such as linker-cytotoxin conjugates and the linkers used to make them, tubulysin analogs, and intermediates in their synthesis; compositions; and methods, including methods of treating cancers. | 12-11-2014 |
20150231240 | ANTI-C16ORF54 ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides antibodies that bind C16orf54, including antibody-drug conjugates comprising the antibodies, and methods of use of the antibodies and the antibody-drug conjugates, including for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. | 08-20-2015 |
Edward Hyungsuk Ha, San Francisco, CA US
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20110076287 | NEMORUBICIN METABOLITE AND ANALOG REAGENTS, ANTIBODY-DRUG CONJUGATES AND METHODS - The present invention relates to antibody-drug conjugate compounds of Formula I: | 03-31-2011 |
Eric Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20120082839 | FORMED BUILDING MATERIALS - Formed building materials comprising a sequestered CO | 04-05-2012 |
Eric Ha, Sacramento, CA US
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20140041043 | DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT USING DEVICE PROXIMITY INFORMATION - A method and system utilizing proximity information in managing digital rights is provided. An example method includes receiving a request to access a content item at an electronic device, determining proximity information using at least one processor, the proximity information indicating proximity of the electronic device to a designated base electronic device and using the proximity information for granting or denying access to the content item. | 02-06-2014 |
Hanh Tuong Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20100108261 | LOWER ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY OF PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER - A lower electrode assembly for use in a plasma processing chamber comprises a metal base and upper and lower edge rings. The metal base comprises metal plates brazed together and forming a brazed line on a lower side surface of the base, an edge ring support surface extending horizontally inwardly from the lower side surface and an upper side surface above the edge ring support surface. The upper edge ring comprises a lower surface mounted on the edge ring support surface and the lower edge ring surrounds the lower side surface of the base with a gap between opposed surfaces of the upper and lower edge rings and between the lower edge ring and the outer periphery of the base. The gap has an aspect ratio of total gap length to average gap width sufficient to impede arcing at the location of the braze line. | 05-06-2010 |
Hung Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20090093823 | Devices, Systems and Methods Useable for Treating Sinusitis - Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat. | 04-09-2009 |
20100042046 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS USEABLE FOR TREATING SINUSITIS - Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat. | 02-18-2010 |
20100174138 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS USEABLE FOR TREATING SINUSITIS - Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat. | 07-08-2010 |
20100174308 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS USEABLE FOR TREATING SINUSITIS - Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat. | 07-08-2010 |
Huy T. Ha, Oakland, CA US
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20140058839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for generating an online listing, such as a yellow pages listing, that includes information about an object, such as a business, and also includes at least one image of the structure containing the object. For example, the image may be a digital image of the store front of a business taken at a street view. Additionally, a user may select an image from a plurality of images that the user perceives as being an appropriate representative image for the business. Based on votes received a default representative image may be identified that is provided in response to a request for information about the business. | 02-27-2014 |
Hyeong-Seok Ha, Los Gatos, CA US
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20150281677 | REAL-TIME AUTOMATIC CONVERSION OF 2-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES OR VIDEO TO 3-DIMENSIONAL STEREO IMAGES OR VIDEO - Systems, apparatus and methods are described related to real-time automatic conversion of 2-dimensional images or video to 3-dimensional stereo images or video. | 10-01-2015 |
Hyeong-Seok V Ha, Los Gatos, CA US
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20140232820 | REAL-TIME AUTOMATIC CONVERSION OF 2-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES OR VIDEO TO 3-DIMENSIONAL STEREO IMAGES OR VIDEO - Systems, apparatus and methods are described related to real-time automatic conversion of 2-dimensional images or video to 3-dimensional stereo images or video. | 08-21-2014 |
Hyoung-Chan Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20090004850 | PROCESS FOR FORMING COBALT AND COBALT SILICIDE MATERIALS IN TUNGSTEN CONTACT APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the invention described herein generally provide methods for forming cobalt silicide layers and metallic cobalt layers by using various deposition processes and annealing processes. In one embodiment, a method for forming a metallic silicide containing material on a substrate is provided which includes forming a metallic silicide material over a silicon-containing surface during a vapor deposition process by sequentially depositing a plurality of metallic silicide layers and silyl layers on the substrate, depositing a metallic capping layer over the metallic silicide material, heating the substrate during an annealing process, and depositing a metallic contact material over the barrier material. In one example, the metallic silicide layers and the metallic capping layer both contain cobalt. The cobalt silicide material may contain a silicon/cobalt atomic ratio of about 1.9 or greater, such as greater than about 2.0, or about 2.2 or greater. | 01-01-2009 |
20090053426 | COBALT DEPOSITION ON BARRIER SURFACES - Embodiments of the invention provide processes for depositing a cobalt layer on a barrier layer and subsequently depositing a conductive material, such as copper or a copper alloy, thereon. In one embodiment, a method for depositing materials on a substrate surface is provided which includes forming a barrier layer on a substrate, exposing the substrate to dicobalt hexacarbonyl butylacetylene (CCTBA) and hydrogen to form a cobalt layer on the barrier layer during a vapor deposition process (e.g., CVD or ALD), and depositing a conductive material over the cobalt layer. In some examples, the barrier layer and/or the cobalt layer may be exposed to a gas or a reagent during a treatment process, such as a thermal process, an in situ plasma process, or a remote plasma process. | 02-26-2009 |
20110086509 | PROCESS FOR FORMING COBALT AND COBALT SILICIDE MATERIALS IN TUNGSTEN CONTACT APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the invention generally provide methods for forming cobalt silicide. In one embodiment, a method for forming a cobalt silicide material includes exposing a substrate having a silicon-containing material to either a wet etch solution or a pre-clean plasma during a first step and then to a hydrogen plasma during a second step of a pre-clean process. The method further includes depositing a cobalt metal layer on the silicon-containing material by a CVD process, heating the substrate to form a first cobalt silicide layer comprising CoSi at the interface of the cobalt metal layer and the silicon-containing material during a first annealing process, removing any unreacted cobalt metal from the substrate during an etch process, and heating the substrate to form a second cobalt silicide layer comprising CoSi | 04-14-2011 |
20110104400 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING AN AMORPHOUS CARBON FILM WITH IMPROVED DENSITY AND STEP COVERAGE - A method for depositing an amorphous carbon layer on a substrate includes the steps of positioning a substrate in a chamber, introducing a hydrocarbon source into the processing chamber, introducing a heavy noble gas into the processing chamber, and generating a plasma in the processing chamber. The heavy noble gas is selected from the group consisting of argon, krypton, xenon, and combinations thereof and the molar flow rate of the noble gas is greater than the molar flow rate of the hydrocarbon source. A post-deposition termination step may be included, wherein the flow of the hydrocarbon source and the noble gas is stopped and a plasma is maintained in the chamber for a period of time to remove particles therefrom. | 05-05-2011 |
20110233778 | FORMATION OF LINER AND BARRIER FOR TUNGSTEN AS GATE ELECTRODE AND AS CONTACT PLUG TO REDUCE RESISTANCE AND ENHANCE DEVICE PERFORMANCE - The invention provides a method of forming a film stack on a substrate, comprising depositing a tungsten nitride layer on the substrate, subjecting the substrate to a nitridation treatment using active nitrogen species from a remote plasma, and depositing a conductive bulk layer directly on the tungsten nitride layer without depositing a tungsten nucleation layer on the tungsten nitride layer as a growth site for tungsten. | 09-29-2011 |
20110298062 | METAL GATE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR FORMING THEREOF - Metal gate structures and methods for forming thereof are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for forming a metal gate structure on a substrate having a feature formed in a high k dielectric layer may include depositing a first layer within the feature atop the dielectric layer; depositing a second layer comprising cobalt or nickel within the feature atop the first layer; and depositing a third layer comprising a metal within the feature atop the second layer to fill the feature, wherein at least one of the first or second layers forms a wetting layer to form a nucleation layer for a subsequently deposited layer, wherein one of the first, second, or third layers forms a work function layer, and wherein the third layer forms a gate electrode. | 12-08-2011 |
20110312148 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION OF RUTHENIUM FILMS CONTAINING OXYGEN OR CARBON - Methods for depositing ruthenium-containing films are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of depositing a ruthenium-containing film on a substrate may include depositing a ruthenium-containing film on a substrate using a ruthenium-containing precursor, the deposited ruthenium-containing film having carbon incorporated therein; and exposing the deposited ruthenium-containing film to an oxygen-containing gas to remove at least some of the carbon from the deposited ruthenium-containing film. In some embodiments, the oxygen-containing gas exposed ruthenium-containing film may be annealed in a hydrogen-containing gas to remove at least some oxygen from the ruthenium-containing film. In some embodiments, the deposition, exposure, and annealing may be repeated to deposit the ruthenium-containing film to a desired thickness. | 12-22-2011 |
20120012465 | METHODS FOR FORMING BARRIER/SEED LAYERS FOR COPPER INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - Methods for forming barrier/seed layers for interconnect structures are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of processing a substrate having an opening formed in a first surface of the substrate, the opening having a sidewall and a bottom surface, the method may include forming a layer comprising manganese (Mn) and at least one of ruthenium (Ru) or cobalt (Co) on the sidewall and bottom surface of the opening; and depositing a conductive material on the layer to fill the opening. In some embodiments, one of ruthenium (Ru) or cobalt (Co) is deposited on the sidewall and bottom surface of the opening. The materials may be deposited by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or by physical vapor deposition (PVD). | 01-19-2012 |
20120208373 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING AN AMORPHOUS CARBON FILM WITH IMPROVED DENSITY AND STEP COVERAGE - A method for depositing an amorphous carbon layer on a substrate includes the steps of positioning a substrate in a chamber, introducing a hydrocarbon source into the processing chamber, introducing a heavy noble gas into the processing chamber, and generating a plasma in the processing chamber. The heavy noble gas is selected from the group consisting of argon, krypton, xenon, and combinations thereof and the molar flow rate of the noble gas is greater than the molar flow rate of the hydrocarbon source. A post-deposition termination step may be included, wherein the flow of the hydrocarbon source and the noble gas is stopped and a plasma is maintained in the chamber for a period of time to remove particles therefrom. | 08-16-2012 |
20120214303 | PROCESS FOR FORMING COBALT AND COBALT SILICIDE MATERIALS IN TUNGSTEN CONTACT APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the invention generally provide methods for forming cobalt silicide. In one embodiment, a method for forming a cobalt silicide material includes exposing a substrate having a silicon-containing material to either a wet etch solution or a pre-clean plasma during a first step and then to a hydrogen plasma during a second step of a pre-clean process. The method further includes depositing a cobalt metal layer on the silicon-containing material by a CVD process, heating the substrate to form a first cobalt silicide layer comprising CoSi at the interface of the cobalt metal layer and the silicon-containing material during a first annealing process, removing any unreacted cobalt metal from the substrate during an etch process, and heating the substrate to form a second cobalt silicide layer comprising CoSi | 08-23-2012 |
20130146468 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (CVD) OF RUTHENIUM FILMS AND APPLICATIONS FOR SAME - Methods for depositing ruthenium-containing films are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method of depositing a ruthenium-containing film on a substrate may include depositing a ruthenium-containing film on a substrate using a ruthenium-containing precursor, the deposited ruthenium-containing film having carbon incorporated therein; and exposing the deposited ruthenium-containing layer to a hydrogen-containing gas to remove at least some of the carbon from the deposited ruthenium-containing film. In some embodiments, the hydrogen-containing gas exposed ruthenium-containing film may be subsequently exposed to an oxygen-containing gas to at least one of remove at least some carbon from or add oxygen to the ruthenium-containing film. In some embodiments, the deposition and exposure to the hydrogen-containing gas and optionally, the oxygen-containing gas may be repeated to deposit the ruthenium-containing film to a desired thickness. | 06-13-2013 |
20150255333 | COBALT DEPOSITION ON BARRIER SURFACES - Embodiments of the invention provide processes for depositing a cobalt layer on a barrier layer and subsequently depositing a conductive material, such as copper or a copper alloy, thereon. In one embodiment, a method for depositing materials on a substrate surface is provided which includes forming a barrier layer on a substrate, exposing the substrate to dicobalt hexacarbonyl butylacetylene (CCTBA) and hydrogen to form a cobalt layer on the barrier layer during a vapor deposition process (e.g., CVD or ALD), and depositing a conductive material over the cobalt layer. In some examples, the barrier layer and/or the cobalt layer may be exposed to a gas or a reagent during a treatment process, such as a thermal process, an in situ plasma process, or a remote plasma process. | 09-10-2015 |
Jack Ha, Newark, CA US
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20140091912 | TECHNIQUES FOR CONTROLLING APPLIANCES - Remote control systems utilize touch-sensitive user-input devices and/or displays which may be integral with the touch-sensitive user-input devices. Gestures input into a touch-sensitive user-input device result in signals transmitted to one or more appliances for the purpose of controlling the one or more appliances. A display provides intuitive visual feedback regarding input into the remote control system, through a touch-sensitive user-input device and/or other user-input devices. The remote control systems may be configured and dynamically updated based on user activity in connection with the remote control systems. | 04-03-2014 |
Jimin Ha, San Diego, CA US
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20130273913 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT WIRELESS SYSTEM SCANNING - A method for scanning for wireless systems is described. The method includes camping on a first system of a first system type. The method also includes maintaining a second system type not available list. The method additionally includes maintaining a second system type available list. The method further includes detecting a scan trigger. The method also includes determining whether the first system is in the second system type not available list. The method additionally includes scanning for second system type systems based on a timer. | 10-17-2013 |
Jungwoo Ha, Los Altos, CA US
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20140115604 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO IDENTIFY AND REPRODUCE CONCURRENCY VIOLATIONS IN MULTI-THREADED PROGRAMS - Methods and systems to identify and reproduce concurrency violations in multi-threaded programs are disclosed. An example method disclosed herein comprises determining whether a condition is met and serializing an operation of a first thread of a multi-threaded program relative to an operation of a second thread of the multi-threaded program. The serialization of the operations of the first and second threads results in a concurrency violation or bug thereby causing the multi-threaded program to crash. In this way, the operations of the first and second threads of the multi-threaded program that are responsible for the concurrency violation are identified and can be revised to remove the bug. | 04-24-2014 |
Jun Seok Ha, Goleta, CA US
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20110103077 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PACKAGING METHOD WITH HIGH LIGHT EXTRACTION AND HEAT DISSIPATION USING A TRANSPARENT VERTICAL STAND STRUCTURE - A packaging method for light emitting diodes provides both high light extraction and heat dissipation using a transparent vertical stand structure. A light emitting diode (LED) is attached to a vertical stand structure for supporting the LED, wherein the LED is bonded to the vertical stand structure, so that one of the LED's sides faces vertically upwards, another of the LED's sides faces vertically downwards, a top surface of the LED faces horizontally sideways in one direction, and a bottom surface of the LED faces horizontally sideways in another direction. The vertical stand structure comprises a connecting stem between the LED and a header, and is made of a material that provides for heat dissipation and may also be transparent to light generated in the LED, such as sapphire or zinc oxide. The LED and the vertical stand structure may be encapsulated within a mold. | 05-05-2011 |
20110108873 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE STRUCTURE UTILIZING ZINC OXIDE NANOROD ARRAYS ON ONE OR MORE SURFACES, AND A LOW COST METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH ZINC OXIDE NANOROD ARRAYS - A method of fabricating a Light Emitting Diode with improved light extraction efficiency, comprising depositing a plurality of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanorods on one or more surfaces of a III-Nitride based LED, by growing the ZnO nanorods from an aqueous solution, wherein the surfaces are different from c-plane surfaces of III-Nitride and transmit light generated by the LED. | 05-12-2011 |
20110266551 | HIGH BRIGHTNESS LIGHT EMITTING DIODE COVERED BY ZINC OXIDE LAYERS ON MULTIPLE SURFACES GROWN IN LOW TEMPERATURE AQUEOUS SOLUTION - A high brightness III-Nitride based Light Emitting Diode (LED), comprising multiple surfaces covered by Zinc Oxide (ZnO) layers, wherein the ZnO layers are grown in a low temperature aqueous solution and each have a (0001) c-orientation and a top surface that is a (0001) plane. | 11-03-2011 |
20130328012 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE STRUCTURE UTILIZING ZINC OXIDE NANOROD ARRAYS ON ONE OR MORE SURFACES, AND A LOW COST METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH ZINC OXIDE NANOROD ARRAYS - A method of fabricating a Light Emitting Diode with improved light extraction efficiency, comprising depositing a plurality of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanorods on one or more surfaces of a III-Nitride based LED, by growing the ZnO nanorods from an aqueous solution, wherein the surfaces are different from c-plane surfaces of III-Nitride and transmit light generated by the LED. | 12-12-2013 |
Kevin Jun Ha, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120136415 | Method for Inspection of Materials for Defects - The present invention is a non-destructive method of inspecting a bond, particularly a braze bond, in a hermetic package. The invention involves a unique hermetic package design adapted for ultrasonic inspection and a method of inspecting the package. This package and non-destructive inspection process are particularly useful in implantable neural stimulators such as visual prostheses. | 05-31-2012 |
20130144368 | Method for Inspection of Materials for Defects - The present invention is a non-destructive method of inspecting a bond, particularly a braze bond, in a hermetic package. The invention involves a unique hermetic package design adapted for ultrasonic inspection and a method of inspecting the package. This package and non-destructive inspection process are particularly useful in implantable neural stimulators such as visual prostheses. | 06-06-2013 |
20140012356 | Implantable Package to Facilitate Inspection - The present invention is a non-destructive method of inspecting a bond, particularly a braze bond, in a hermetic package. The invention involves a unique hermetic package design adapted for ultrasonic inspection and a method of inspecting the package. This package and non-destructive inspection process are particularly useful in implantable neural stimulators such as visual prostheses. | 01-09-2014 |
20140163658 | Implantable Package to Facilitate Inspection - The present invention is a non-destructive method of inspecting a bond, particularly a braze bond, in a hermetic package. The invention involves a unique hermetic package design adapted for ultrasonic inspection and a method of inspecting the package. This package and non-destructive inspection process are particularly useful in implantable neural stimulators such as visual prostheses. | 06-12-2014 |
Khang Pham Ngoc Ha, San Diego, CA US
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20140000732 | VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH VALVE POSITION INDICATOR | 01-02-2014 |
Long Van Ha, Walnut, CA US
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20150047429 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FLUID TEMPERATURE AND LEVEL IN A CONTAINER - A fluid monitoring apparatus to simultaneously detect the temperature and level of fluid within a container includes a translucent tube with a proximal end, a distal end, an aperture within the wall of the tube proximate the proximal end of the tube, the distal end able to extend into the fluid container, a thermocouple secured within the tube and tethered via a wire disposable through the aperture in the tube wall, the wire including a first end secured to the thermocouple and a second end secured to a display device to display the temperature of the fluid, and a cap secured to the proximal end of the tube to create a pressure within the tube sufficient to cause the fluid that fills the distal end of the tube to remain in the tube, thereby permitting a user to determine the fluid level of the container. | 02-19-2015 |
Michelle Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20130198125 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO MEASURE ONLINE AUDIENCES - Methods and apparatus to monitor media content at a content display site are described. An example method includes obtaining panelist data corresponding to a plurality of panelists accessing web pages at measured locations, classifying the panelist data according to demographic information of the panelists, generating a virtual panel based on an estimate of web page access at unmeasured locations, and classifying page view data associated with the unmeasured locations based on data corresponding to the virtual panel. | 08-01-2013 |
Minna Ha, La Canada, CA US
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20100072224 | Fillable and/or refillable tube - An improved fillable and/or refillable soft tube which provides for storage and use of various kinds of products such as fluids, lotions, paste, liquids, creams, gels, foams, etc. is provided. The said tubes comprises a hollow tubular body with a dispensing end and a fill and/or refill end; wherein the dispensing end comprises at least one opening adapted for dispensing the contents of the tube and the fill and/or refill end comprises of a sealable and/or resealable closure. | 03-25-2010 |
Minna Ha, Arcadia, CA US
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20110155752 | Cosmetic Case Holder - A movable thumb-sized pad for use in cosmetic containers. The pad provides a thumb-sized area for placement of the thumb to securely hold a cosmetic container with one hand. The thumb pad can be removably placed in a cosmetic container and held in place magnetically. | 06-30-2011 |
Minna Catherine Ha, La Canada, CA US
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20100031971 | Cosmetic container - A cosmetic container which provides structural stability, and/or shock absorbing properties, and/or rigidity to the container is provided. The cosmetic container comprises a cavity on the upper side of the container for containing the cosmetic material; a continuous frame running through the sides of the container and a base portion optionally comprising at least one magnet or magnetic material. The present invention also relates to a protective continuous frames which for housing at least one cosmetic container. The frame may optionally comprise at least one magnet or magnetic materials which can removably attach the container to a magnetic surface or a magnet respectively. | 02-11-2010 |
Monica Ha, Burlngame, CA US
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20130025016 | FINGERTIP COVER AND METHOD OF DISPENSING SAME - Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a fingertip cover for preventing direct contact between a user's fingertip and a surface. The cover may be removably secured to a fingertip. In an example embodiment, the cover comprises a flexible substrate sized and configured to be placed on and conform to an area of the user's fingertip. At least a portion of the substrate may be conductive to allow transmission of an electric charge from the fingertip to the surface, such as a touch-screen. The cover allows operation of the touch-screen by the user, while preventing direct contact between the fingertip cover and touch-screen. | 01-31-2013 |
Nhut Trung Ha, Burbank, CA US
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20130299585 | MAGNETIC STRIPE CARD READER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A magnetic stripe card reader assembly and method includes a panel having portions defining a card entry opening of a card entry path provided for receiving a magnetic stripe card with the magnetic stripe disposed perpendicular to the card entry path. A card swipe path in communication with the card entry path is provided for swiping the card with the magnetic stripe disposed parallel to the card swipe path, and a magnetic stripe read head is disposed proximate the card swipe path for reading only a pre-determined segment of the magnetic stripe. The panel is also provided with portions defining a card withdrawal opening of a card withdrawal path in communication with the card swipe path and partly overlapping the card entry opening for withdrawal of the card with the magnetic stripe disposed perpendicular to the card withdrawal path. | 11-14-2013 |
20140048602 | Card Reader Anti-Skimming Assembly and Method - An anti-skimming assembly for a card reader device includes, for example, a displacement bar mountable on a front plate of a card reader device proximate a card entry opening formed in the front plate, which displacement bar has first and second legs. The displacement bar is mountable on the front plate with the first leg aligned with an internal read head inside the card entry opening of the card reader device. An infrangible fastener is connectible to the first leg through a first fastener opening formed in the front plate, and a non-conductive frangible or breakable fastener is connectible to the second leg through a second fastener opening formed in the front plate. In addition, first and second electrically conductive leads are carried by the non-conductive frangible fastener electrically connected to one another via an electrically conductive spring and connectible to an alarm circuit. | 02-20-2014 |
Phong V. Ha, Chino Hills, CA US
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20110142285 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSITIONING FROM A MISSILE WARNING SYSTEM TO A FINE TRACKING SYSTEM IN A DIRECTIONAL INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES SYSTEM - A method for transitioning a target from a missile warning system to a fine tracking system in a directional countermeasures system includes capturing at least one image within a field of view of the missile warning system. The method further includes identifying a threat from the captured image or images and identifying features surrounding the threat. These features are registered with the threat and image within a field of view of the fine tracking system is captured. The registered features are used to identify a location of a threat within this captured image. | 06-16-2011 |
20110170087 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSITIONING FROM A MISSILE WARNING SYSTEM TO A FINE TRACKING SYSTEM IN A DIRECTIONAL INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES SYSTEM - A method for transitioning a target from a missile warning system to a fine tracking system in a directional countermeasures system includes capturing at least one image within a field of view of the missile warning system. The method further includes identifying a threat from the captured image or images and identifying features surrounding the threat. These features are registered with the threat and image within a field of view of the fine tracking system is captured. The registered features are used to identify a location of a threat within this captured image. | 07-14-2011 |
Quang K. Ha, Corona, CA US
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20090246740 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AGAINST IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES - Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action. | 10-01-2009 |
20090263765 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AGAINST IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES - Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action. | 10-22-2009 |
Quoc Huan Ha, Costa Mesa, CA US
Robert Ha, Saratoga, CA US
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20090199132 | QUICK ACCESS TO VIRTUAL APPLICATIONS - An embedded operating system (OS) displays a user interface (UI) without waiting for the host OS to fully load. In one embodiment, the UI comprises icons for applications, advertisements, and browsers already configured with a URL. In one embodiment, the pre-configured browsers are set by the manufacturer. In another embodiment, the user can specify pre-configured browsers. In one embodiment, the icon owner pays for displaying an icon. The icon can be a static or a dynamic icon. Dynamic icons are downloaded from a file server. | 08-06-2009 |
20100115254 | Synchronization in Multiple Environments - A method and apparatus for synchronizing different environments in response to a change in one of the environments. The term environment encompasses operating systems, virtual machines, and states. The synchronization functions when one environment controls a master file or the environments access a shared folder. The synchronization is one-way or two-ways. The synchronization applies to digital photos, personal information management data, shared maps and directions, documents, configuration data, network settings, browser data sync, account information for accessing the client, and local and web applications. | 05-06-2010 |
20110314093 | Remote Server Environment - A system in which computer content is encoded at low latency and distributed to one or more client devices and in which user gestures on the client device are translated into a digital representation of the computer's native input format, thereby allowing the client device to control the computer. A method of capturing screen data on a desktop system, packaging the captured content, streaming the content to one or more client device, decoding the content on the client-side, displaying the decoded content on the client device, accepting user input, transmitting the user input to the desktop system, translating the input into a native format, and controlling the desktop system using the translated user input. | 12-22-2011 |
20120265803 | PERSONAL CLOUD - A platform and service are provided that allow a user to have and use a personal, e.g. virtual, private cloud to which the user grants access to a defined group of users across multiple, different types of devices. | 10-18-2012 |
Robert P. Ha, Saratoga, CA US
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20080320295 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUALIZATION OF APPLIANCES - A method and apparatus for the virtualization of appliances provides an embedded operating system (OS) which is included in the system boot ROM of a personal computer. When the system boots, the OS is launched and looks for all available virtual appliances from, for example, the following places: local USB, flash card, e.g. SD, xD, CF, CDROM/DVD, or other storage media; local hard disk storage; and the Internet, e.g. an appliance server. The user selects an appliance to use from the OS, whereupon the appliance is loaded and launched. If the selected appliance is not on a local storage, then it is downloaded, e.g. over the Internet from an appliance server. The downloaded appliance can be cached in local storage media such that, the next time it is needed, it need not be downloaded from the appliance server. The user can also elect to boot an operating system from the hard disk, if an operating system and hard disk are installed, or to power-off the system. | 12-25-2008 |
20100306773 | Instant on Platform - A method and apparatus allows multiple computer operating systems (OS) and/or personalities to run concurrently. An instant-on platform includes a resource management service, a caching service, a profile manager, a network stack which provides TCP/IP communication to the OS, and at least one appliance. The instant-on platform can be placed in the path of network and disk traffic between said user OS and actual system hardware. User selectable profiles and personalities are also provided. | 12-02-2010 |
Seunghoon Ha, Irvine, CA US
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20150048828 | FRACTAL RF COILS FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - Methods and devices which can use fractal radiofrequency coils to improve the use of magnetic resonant imaging over, for example, standard circular coils. The fractal coils can be Koch loops, and can reduce or eliminate mutual inductance between pairs of coils. Further, embodiments of the fractal radiofrequency coils can be used with higher T magnetic resonance imaging. | 02-19-2015 |
Seung-Hoon Ha, Irvine, CA US
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20110066026 | RF COIL FOR USE IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN INTEGRATED SPECT AND MR IMAGING - An apparatus and method for performing dual modality SPECT/MRI imaging on an object in combination with a whole-body MRI system includes a collimated nuclear radiation detector for receiving radiation from the object, and a radiofrequency MRI coil enveloping the object and interfaced with the collimated nuclear radiation detector. The MRI coil and collimated detector are arranged and configured for disposition within the whole-body MRI system. | 03-17-2011 |
Seung Won Ha, Livermore, CA US
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20120316996 | METHOD FOR MANAGING AN ONLINE MARKET AND ONLINE MARKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD - An online market management system includes a Role Mapping Server, a Goods Posting Server and Revenue Sharing Server. The Role Mapping Server is configured to map a requester as a participant in a multi-layer and multi-branch growth model. Here, the multi-layer and multi-branch growth model is classified into a root belonging to a first layer, a leaf belonging to a bottom layer, and a branch belonging to an intermediate layer to be disposed between the root and the leaf. The Goods Posting Server is configured to post a good into a Platform. The Revenue Sharing Server is configured to share revenue generated in accordance with a sale of a corresponding good with a posting participant posting the good, a selling participant selling the good and a recruiting participant recruiting the selling participant when the good is sold, based on the multi-layer and multi-branch growth model. | 12-13-2012 |
Somhyung Ha, La Jolla, CA US
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20150209586 | INTEGRATED NANOWIRE ARRAY DEVICES FOR DETECTING AND/OR APPLYING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO TISSUE - An integrated nanowire device includes a first array of nanowires having a first set of characteristics and a second array of nanowires having a second set of characteristics. A processor is electrical communication with the first and second arrays of nanowires receives the first plurality of charges and generate a processor signal therefrom. The second array of nanowires may be configured to produce a stimulation current in response to the processor signal. The first or second array may be used to generate power for operation of the device, or the arrays may function as a stimulator, sensor combination to enable the device to self-regulate based on localized responses to stimulation. The device may be implanted for use as a neural stimulator. | 07-30-2015 |
Steve Ha, Hayward, CA US
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20140081111 | MAP AND ABLATE CLOSED-LOOP COOLED ABLATION CATHETER - A system for performing mapping and ablation functions includes a catheter sized and shaped for vascular access. The catheter includes an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A tip section positioned at the distal end of the catheter body and includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. One or more electrode structures are formed on an exterior surface of the tip section. The one or more electrode structures each includes a mapping electrode at the distal portion of the tip section and a contact pad electrically coupled to the mapping electrode. | 03-20-2014 |
Sungwon Ha, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150136325 | PLASMA PROCESSING USING MULTIPLE RADIO FREQUENCY POWER FEEDS FOR IMPROVED UNIFORMITY - A system for modifying the uniformity pattern of a thin film deposited in a plasma processing chamber includes a single radio-frequency (RF) power source that is coupled to multiple points on the discharge electrode of the plasma processing chamber. Positioning of the multiple coupling points, a power distribution between the multiple coupling points, or a combination of both are selected to at least partially compensate for a consistent non-uniformity pattern of thin films produced by the chamber. The power distribution between the multiple coupling points may be produced by an appropriate RF phase difference between the RF power applied at each of the multiple coupling points. | 05-21-2015 |
20150247237 | EDGE HUMP REDUCTION FACEPLATE BY PLASMA MODULATION - Embodiments described herein relate to a faceplate for improving film uniformity. A semiconductor processing apparatus includes a pedestal, an edge ring and a faceplate having distinct regions with differing hole densities. The faceplate has an inner region and an outer region which surrounds the inner region. The inner region has a greater density of holes formed therethrough when compared to the outer region. The inner region is sized to correspond with a substrate being processed while the outer region is sized to correspond with the edge ring. | 09-03-2015 |
Tae Hong Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20110315319 | PRE-CLEAN CHAMBER WITH REDUCED ION CURRENT - Apparatus for processing substrates are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a substrate processing system may include a process chamber having a first volume to receive a plasma and a second volume for processing a substrate; a substrate support disposed in the second volume; and a plasma filter disposed in the process chamber between the first volume and the second volume such that a plasma formed in the first volume can only flow from the first volume to the second volume through the plasma filter. In some embodiments, the substrate processing system includes a process kit coupled to the process chamber, wherein the plasma filter is disposed in the process kit. | 12-29-2011 |
20120108058 | METHODS OF FORMING LAYERS ON SUBSTRATES - Methods for forming layers on a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods of forming layers on a substrate disposed in a process chamber may include depositing a barrier layer comprising titanium within one or more features in the substrate; and sputtering a material from a target in the presence of a plasma formed from a process gas by applying a DC power to the target, maintaining a pressure of less than about 500 mTorr within the process chamber, and providing up to about 5000 W of a substrate bias RF power to deposit a seed layer comprising the material atop the barrier layer. | 05-03-2012 |
20140134351 | METHOD TO DEPOSIT CVD RUTHENIUM - Methods for depositing ruthenium by a PECVD process are described herein. Methods for depositing ruthenium can include positioning a substrate in a processing chamber, the substrate having a barrier layer formed thereon, heating and maintaining the substrate at a first temperature, flowing a first deposition gas into a processing chamber, the first deposition gas comprising a ruthenium containing precursor, generating a plasma from the first deposition gas to deposit a first ruthenium layer over the barrier layer, flowing a second deposition gas into the processing chamber to deposit a second ruthenium layer over the first ruthenium layer, the second deposition gas comprising a ruthenium containing precursor, depositing a copper seed layer over the second ruthenium layer and annealing the substrate at a second temperature. | 05-15-2014 |
20150203961 | METHODS FOR FORMING A COBALT-RUTHENIUM LINER LAYER FOR INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - Methods for forming a liner layer are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of forming a liner layer on a substrate disposed in a process chamber, the substrate having an opening formed in a first surface of the substrate, the opening having a sidewall and a bottom surface, the method includes exposing the substrate to a cobalt precursor gas and to a ruthenium precursor gas to form a cobalt-ruthenium liner layer on the first surface of the substrate and on the sidewall and bottom surface of the opening. | 07-23-2015 |
Tammy Ha, Reseda, CA US
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20130330289 | Lip Balm - A lip balm for protecting and rehydrating lips is disclosed containing a synthetic ceramide, an anti-irritant compound, sodium hyaluronate, a cosmetic wax, boswellian oil, extract of the | 12-12-2013 |
Thang Ha, Chino Hills, CA US
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20100224726 | WALL-MOUNTED POINT-OF-USE AIR CHILLER FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEY CART COMPARTMENT - A point-of-use air chiller unit for an aircraft galley cart compartment is provided comprising a generally flattened rectangular case, comprising two main surfaces having a substantially larger surface area than four remaining surfaces of the case, a condenser, a compressor, an evaporator, and an evaporator fan, wherein the condenser, compressor, and evaporator are connected in a standard refrigeration manner, and a plane parallel to the main surfaces passes through the condenser, the compressor, the evaporator, and the evaporator fan. | 09-09-2010 |
Thanh Ha, Santa Clara, CA US
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20120314103 | GLARE AND SHADOW MITIGATION BY FUSING MULTIPLE FRAMES - In one example, a method for glare and shadow mitigation by fusing multiple frames includes illuminating the target with light from a first illumination direction and capturing a first frame of the target with a camera while the target is illuminated in the first illumination direction. The method also includes illuminating the target with light from a second illumination direction and capturing a second frame of the target with the camera while the target is illuminated in the second illumination direction. The first frame and second frame are fused together to form a composite image that simultaneously mitigates glare and shadow areas. | 12-13-2012 |
Thanh Huy Ha, Milpitas, CA US
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20140212024 | CONTOUR-BASED ARRAY INSPECTION OF PATTERNED DEFECTS - One embodiment relates to a method of inspecting an array of cells on a substrate. A reference image is generated using a cell image that was previously determined to be defect free. A reference contour image which includes contours of the reference image is also generated. The reference contour image is used to detect defects in the array of cells on the substrate. Another embodiment relates to a system for detecting defects in an array on a substrate. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
Thanh Thien Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20090211898 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA HAVING FIVE ELEMENT ALLOY DEPOSITED USING PULSED DIRECT CURRENT SPUTTERING - CoCrPtB is a conventional material used in some of the layers of a thin film magnetic media structure used for recording data in data storage devices such as hard drives. Typically the CoCrPtB layers used for magnetic media have high Cr and low B in bottom magnetic layers and low Cr and high B in top magnetic layers. In accordance with one embodiment of this invention and to improve media electrical performance, fifth elements, such as Ta, Nb and Hf, etc. were added to the CoCrPtB materials, resulting in CoCrPtB-X, to enhance the grain segregation. The five element CoCrPtB-X layers were deposited using a pulsed direct current sputter technique instead of conventional direct current sputtering techniques. The resulting magnetic media structure having CoCrPtB-X alloy layers exhibits an increase in coercivity Hc and improvement in recording performance. | 08-27-2009 |
20100006420 | INLINE INTERLAYER HEATER APPARATUS - An apparatus for making a magnetic recording medium, including a quartz lamp within a sputtering chamber to heat the medium between the application of layers and without disruption to the vacuum integrity of the sputtering system. A process using the apparatus for manufacturing the magnetic recording medium is also claimed. | 01-14-2010 |
Thinh Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20130015349 | LENS FREE COLLISION CELL WITH IMPROVED EFFICIENCY - An ion collision cell is fabricated by four semi-circular profile elements, all of which are attach to the same reference plate. Consequently, all four elements remain aligned to the same reference plate. The four elements form a semi-circular channel with a semi-circular quad electrodes. The quad electrodes receive electrical potential to form the field required to focus and maintain the ions at the center of the channel. semi-circular insulators are provided on all sides of the channel so as to seal the channel over its length from the interior of the mass spectrometer. | 01-17-2013 |
Thomas Ha, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20150050650 | METHODS FOR GENERATING AN IMAGE OF A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE - A method for generating an image of a region of interest in a biological sample comprising the steps of: generating a first image including the region of interest of the biological sample having undergone a first protocol but not a second protocol; and generating a second image including the region of interest of the biological sample after having undergone a second protocol; wherein the region of interest is smaller than said sample. Also provided is a method of analyzing a biological sample, comprising providing an image of the biological sample according to the method for generating an image of a region of interest in a biological sample, and analyzing the biological sample from the image. Further provided are system and kit that comprise the means for executing the novel methods. | 02-19-2015 |
20150065371 | IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE AND FLUORESCENT-BASED NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS ON A SIMGLE SAMPLE - A method for providing a composite image of a single biological sample, comprising the steps of generating a first image of the biological sample, generating a second image of the biological sample, and generating a composite image that provides the relative location of both the target protein and the target nucleic acid. Also provided is a method of analyzing a biological sample, comprising providing a composite image of the biological sample according to the method for providing a composite image, and analyzing the expression of the protein and the nucleic acid sequences of interest from the composite image. Further provided are system and kit that comprise the means for executing the novel methods. | 03-05-2015 |
Tho T. Ha, San Jose, CA US
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20120280934 | Simulating Single and Multi-Touch Events for Testing A Touch Panel - An apparatus for testing a touch panel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a robot hand that is to be positioned over a touch panel under test. The robot hand moves toward and away from the touch panel. A first testing finger and a second testing finger are coupled to the robot hand. As the robot hand moves toward the touch panel, the first testing finger is to contact the touch panel to simulate a one finger touch, and the second testing finger is to subsequently contact the touch panel to simulate a two finger touch. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 11-08-2012 |
Toan N. Ha, Irvine, CA US
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20090149435 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - Process for making a sterile, injectable pharmaceutical composition by combining triamcinolone, a buffer and a high viscosity hyaluronate. | 06-11-2009 |
20120283232 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - Process for making a sterile, injectable pharmaceutical composition by combining triamcinolone, a buffer and a high viscosity hyaluronate. | 11-08-2012 |
Tuan Ha, Irvine, CA US
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20150147959 | Integrated Resource Planning for Satellite Systems - A system, method, and apparatus for integrated resource planning for satellite systems are disclosed. The method involves obtaining user communication demand for at least one region. The method further involves generating a beam map comprising at least one beam for each of the regions according to the user communication demand. Also, the method involves generating at least one configuration profile for the satellite system by using the beam map. Additionally, the method involves performing a performance analysis by comparing: the user communication demand versus one of the configuration profiles, the user communication demand versus actual communication demand, one of the configuration profiles versus the actual communication demand, and/or one of the configuration profiles versus another one of the configuration profiles. Further, the method optionally involves determining power flux spectral density (PFSD) for the beam frequency spectrum for each of the beams by using at least one of the configuration profiles. | 05-28-2015 |
Vida Ha, San Francisco, CA US
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20120226579 | FRAUD DETECTION BASED ON SOCIAL DATA - A system or method that assesses a transaction request from a client to identify characteristics that are likely to indicate fraudulent behavior, based on data associated with the request and the client, including client data that is obtained from a social network, such as Facebook. The assessed characteristics may include the client's social profile, including number and status of friends, likes, and virtual account status, as well as parameters associated with the connection used for the transaction, such as IP and email addresses, country of origin, and language. A database is maintained that includes records associated with IP and e-mail addresses, users' characteristics and past redemptions, and the like. Specific criteria, limits, and responses may be defined for each particular class of transaction. | 09-06-2012 |
Vida Ha, Mountain View, CA US
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20120226616 | VIRTUAL GOODS INCENTIVE SYSTEM - Virtual goods, such as Facebook credits or Farmville animals, are offered as an incentive to acquire new customers or reacquire former customers. Using a simple click-through process, a customer may receive a given number of virtual credits, or a particular virtual item, upon satisfying a given requirement, such as a purchase above a given amount, a subscription to a mailing list, submission of a preference profile, and so on. Initial tests have indicated that a substantial number of customers prefer receiving such virtual items in lieu of a cash rebate or other cash-based discount, even when the actual cost associated with the virtual item is the same as, or lower than the amount of the cash-based discount. In a preferred embodiment, a third-party campaign manager facilitates the execution and management of the incentive campaign. | 09-06-2012 |
20120278247 | VIRTUAL GOODS INCENTIVE SYSTEM - An interface application enables a campaign manager to manage the transfer of virtual credits to a user upon completion of an action that benefits a provider of goods or services. The campaign manager provides a link to the provider of goods or services. When a user clicks through to this link, the interface application directs the user to perform the desired action. Upon completion of the action, the application deposits a credit to the user's virtual account. Because the virtual transaction is performed by the provided interface application, the logistics associated with launching and executing the campaign are low enough to facilitate hi-volume, low-cost incentive programs. | 11-01-2012 |
Viet Thuc Ha, Santa Clara, CA US
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20150261759 | QUERYING OF REPUTATION SCORES IN REPUTATION SYSTEMS - The disclosed embodiments provide a reputation system. The reputation system includes a ranking apparatus that obtains a set of reputation scores for one or more dimensions of a set of items in the reputation system and generates a ranking of the items based on the reputation scores and the one or more quantiles. The reputation system also includes a query-processing apparatus that obtains a query comprising the one or more dimensions and one or more quantiles associated with the one or more dimensions and provides the ranking in a response to the query. | 09-17-2015 |
20150262081 | ESTIMATING REPUTATION SCORES IN REPUTATION SYSTEMS - The disclosed embodiments provide a reputation system. The reputation system includes a statistical model associated with a set of items and a set of dimensions of the items in the reputation system, wherein the statistical model is trained using a positive class and a negative class. The reputation system also includes a scoring apparatus that applies the statistical model to a set of features for each of the items to estimate a set of reputation scores for the items. Finally, the reputation system includes a ranking apparatus that enables use of the set of reputation scores in the reputation system. | 09-17-2015 |
Viet Thuc Ha, Milpitas, CA US
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20150347974 | MULTI-OBJECTIVE RECRUITER SEARCH - A system includes a database, a network interface, and a processor. The database includes, for each multiple users of a social network, profile data and activities, by the user, related to the social network. The network interface is configured to be communicatively coupled to user devices associated with the population of users. The processor is configured to obtain a recruitment search query for a position in an organization, compare the recruitment search query against the profile data of at least some of the users to obtain a comparison, determine, for each of the at least some of the users, a likelihood of interacting with a recruiter associated with the position based on the activities of each of the at least some of the users, and transmit, to at least one of the users, a communication related to the position based, at least in part, on the comparison and the likelihood of interacting. | 12-03-2015 |
Wonill Ha, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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20110089531 | Interposer Based Monolithic Microwave Integrate Circuit (iMMIC) - A system is disclosed for IC fabrication, including seating an integrated circuit (“IC”) having at least one contact into a recess of a silicon interposer substrate, applying an insulator in liquid form to fill portions of the recess not otherwise occupied by the IC and to cover a top surface of the IC and the silicon interposer substrate, introducing the insulator to a ramped environmental temperature, holding the environmental temperature at a reflow temperature to reflow the insulator and ramping down the environmental temperature to cure the insulator. | 04-21-2011 |